If this is an ongoing or immediate animal concern please ensure that you speak directly to an individual so that immediate action can take place.

You do not need to identify yourself to report a concern. Upon request, any identifying information from the original report will be kept confidential by the induvial you are reporting to. Anonymous reports are a viable way to report concerns regarding the animal program. Regardless, if you choose to identify yourself, your identity will be kept in strictest confidence.

Anonymity of phone calls can be assured by using a public phone, a calling card, or by disabling caller ID on the originating phone (contact your phone provider for details). Anonymous emails can be sent for free via a number of websites (use the search term “anonymous email” for examples).

There are three external hotlines available providing a toll-free, anonymous reporting service for potential concerns. They are:

Duke Health Integrity Line (800) 826-8109

Duke University Compliance and Fraud hotline (800) 849-9793

HIPAA Privacy Line (800) 688-1867

The non-retaliation and non-retribution policy are contained in the Duke University’s Statement of Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct for the University and the Duke Integrity in Action for Duke Health. These documents are both located at: https://oarc.duke.edu/compliance

Confidentiality of individuals reporting violations of laws, rules or policies will be maintained to the extent practicable, and individuals reporting violations in good faith will be protected from retaliation.